Kaupapa Māori Mediations and Facilitations

We have lawyers experienced in facilitating hui and conducting mediations through a kaupapa Māori lens.  Our expertise and background advising clients on Treaty claims and settlement negotiations, and working with iwi and hapū across the motu on disputes relating to kaupapa Māori, means we are well-placed to help groups who require independent support.

We assist with a wide range of disputes, including governance issues, overlapping claims, whānau estate matters, environmental, Māori land, and workplace matters.  Our approach is collaborative and restorative, aiming to achieve outcomes that strengthen relationships and support long-term success for Māori organisations and communities.  We also provide training and support for Māori entities seeking to develop their own internal mediation and facilitation capabilities.

Our approach to mediations, dispute resolution processes and facilitations ensures:

• All parties have an opportunity to be heard and share their kōrero in a safe space.
• The tikanga of the parties is acknowledged and will inform the resolution pathways.
• The process is flexible and can be co-designed with the parties based on the specific context.

We are committed to genuinely understanding the parties to any dispute and what is important to them in order to help reach holistic solutions.  We work closely with other specialist teams within the firm to ensure we are informed by the relevant law and can provide guidance throughout the process.

If you are seeking mediation or facilitation services for a kaupapa that would benefit from an understanding of tikanga, the law and alternative dispute resolution processes, contact us today.  We can discuss what approach best suits the kaupapa and the individuals involved to tailor a process for you aimed to move things forward however is appropriate.